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Description:
This lesson plan is aimed at a 10th grade American literature class. Students are preparing to begin a research project on an American author of their choosing. Students will be introduced to relevant library resources that will assist them in their research by a lecture from the librarian and a follow-up activity. Students will write a research paper on the life, major works, and importance of their author. They will present their research findings to the class in a PowerPoint presentation.
Goals & Objectives:

Instructional Goals:

 

  • Students will learn to use proper research techniques
  • Students will know where to find research information in the library
  • Students will understand how and why to cite research sources

 

Learning Objectives: 

 

  • Students will demonstrate understanding of the library resources by completing the worksheet and participating in their group discussion
  • Students will find at least three relevant, scholarly sources to use in their research paper
  • Students will complete one full and correct citation for each of their sources

 

Motivational Goals:

 

  • Students will feel more comfortable with the process of searching for information
  • Students will become more interested in using library resources for their research
  • Students will become more confident in their research skills

 

Materials & Sources:
  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Projector
  • Screen
  • PowerPoint presentation handouts (include relevant websites and passwords)
  • Computers with Internet and PowerPoint access
  • Printer
  • Worksheet
  • Print resources
  • Databases
  • Websites
Procedures:

Introduction (Technique: Lecture)

 

  1. 1. Welcome students to the library.
  2. 2. Explain the goals and objectives for the class, and tell students what to expect during class.
  3. 3. Give students a handout that they can use during the class and outside of the class.

 

 

Body (Techniques: Lecture, PowerPoint presentation, demonstration, discussion, group work, questioning, and discussion)

 

  1. 1. Give a PowerPoint presentation of lecture.
  2. 2. Explain what “hard copy” resources are available in the library, and how to find these resources.
  3. 3. Show students the online catalog and other online resources such as databases.
  4. 4. Explain how to use these resources and demonstrate one or two sample searches.
  5. 5. Ask for several student volunteers to come up and do sample searches in front of the class.
  6. 6. During the sample searches, explain the difference between scholarly and popular resources and how to evaluate a resource. Also show citation resources.
  7. 7. Have students participate in a team activity to find library resources.
  8. 8. In groups of two or three, students will search the resources presented and complete the corresponding worksheet.
  9. 9. Once they have finished the worksheet, they will check their answers with their teammates.
  10. 10. Lead the class in a brief discussion of their findings.

 

 

Conclusion (Techniques: free research time, individual assistance)

 

  1. 1. Have students begin their research process.
  2. 2. Let students search for information about their topic individually, begin pre-writing, or begin working on their PowerPoint presentation. 
  3. 3. Teacher librarian will be available to provide assistance. 

 
Assessment:
• Students' overall behavior

• Participation in the group activity

• Completion of the worksheet

• Staying on task during the free research time

• Finding at least 3 relevant resources to use for their paper

• The completeness and accuracy of their citations

• Demonstration of increased interest and confidence when using
library resources and searching for information
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Presented By: Christy Cordova
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